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Civil aviation"Orange" warning for aircraft transiting over Kamchatka because of the eruption of a volcano
Petropavlovsk-Kamcha, Russia - Ash is reaching a height of 10 km
The ash emission of a volcano in the region of Kamchatka might cause some disruption in the air transport sector in Russia. Ash plumes spewed by Shiveluch have indeed reached a height of 10 kilometres. According... more
Civil aviationReal-time aircraft tracking: airlines and ICAO agree on the matter
Montreal, Canada - "There's no question this is something we need to do"
Companies and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) are agreeing about the need of providing a real-time tracking of aircraft while they are flying: the problem painfully emerged with the... more
Civil aviationAusterity plan. Italian State aircraft on sale but buyers are missing
Rome, Italy - Two Falcon 900 and an Airbus 319 still pending new owners
The Italian State pays for their maintenance more than 10 million Euros per year. But the three aircraft put up for sale by former Prime Minister Enrico Letta in range of the austerity plan cannot find... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes US DoT tentative approval of resolution 787
Geneva, Switzerland - It is the foundation document for the NDC
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to tentatively approve Resolution 787. The Resolution is the foundation... more
Civil aviationAirline associations call for improvements in the area of airport charges (3)
Brussels, Belgium - The declarations by AEA, ELFA, ERA and IACA
Yesterday, the European Commission published its report on the implementation of the Airport Charges Directive. The Commission rightly acknowledges some of the weaknesses in the current Directive, the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EC reports increased transparency in setting of airport charges, but uneven implementation of rules by the Member States
Brussels, Belgium - The directive currently applies to around 75 airports in the European Economic Area
The European Commission has released yesterday a report on Member States' application of EU rules on airport charges — the fees airlines pay to airports for the use of runways and terminals. Airport c... more
Civil aviationBabCock International Group Plc acquired entirely the Avincis Group
Rome, Italy - The marketing operation successfully completed
Babcock announced that it has completed the acquisition of Avincis. Avincis is a provider of helicopter and fixed wing services in mission critical operations such as medical, search and rescue, fire-fighting... more
Civil aviationItalian Council of Ministers about ENAV privatization: the declarations by Massimo Garbini
Rome, Italy - The CEO: "It is ready for any challenge, the listing in the Stock Exchange included"
"I want to thank the Government to believe in ENAV, giving it a great opportunity. The Company is healthy, recognized at wordwide, with important growth margins. It is ready to any challenge, the listing... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A 24 h strike tomorrow in Italy; ENAC: list of the flights ensured
Rome, Italy - ENAV's staff will be on strike for a hour: from 2pm to 3pm
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, published a document on its own home-page about the list of the flights ensured that the air transport companies communicate to the Authority before of the strike,... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: its conference provides an opportunity to review trading conditions and key challenges for regional airports
Funchal, Portugal - This year's 7th annual event yesterday and today near Madeira
This year’s 7th annual "ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition" opened yesterday and continues today in Funchal, Madeira – hosted by Aeroportos da Madeira. The event provides an opportunity to... more
Civil aviationUSA: a law will prevent Congressmen to travel in first class on the aircraft
Washington, USA - "We have a responsibility to wisely use the people’s money"
A new bill has been presented in the United States, with the aim of preventing Congressmen to purchase first-class airline tickets utilizing public money. The initiative, which was called "If Our Military... more
Civil aviationICAO meeting, Inmarsat presents a global airline tracking service
Montreal, Canada - The British company also proposed a "Black box in the cloud" service
A free global airline tracking service over the Inmarsat netowrk. During the Icao (International Civil Aviation Organization) meeting, the British provider of global satellite communications safety services... more
Civil aviationILFC is the main B-787/9 aircraft customer
Los Angeles, USA - Total orders passed from 41 to 49
International Finance Lease Corporation (ILFC) is now the largest customer of B-787/9 aircraft. Total orders passed from 41 to 49 whereas Boeing 787/8s' commission passed from 33 to 25. The conversions... more
Civil aviationUkraine suspends Russian flights to Donetsk and Kharkov
Kiev , Ukraine - Measures will be valid "Until further special notice"
Kiev's government has suspended all the flights between Donetsk and Kharkov airports and Russia until tensions in the eastern of the Ukraine will be calmed down, as Denys Antoniuk, in charge of the national... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: demand for air travel decelerates in March
Geneva, Switzerland - The AGM and World Air Transport Summit will take place in Doha in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March showing a moderation of the pace of growth in demand. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) increased... more
Civil aviationIATA: soaring Ontario fuel tax will hurt province's jobs and economy
Montreal, Canada - The association expressed shock and disappointment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed shock and disappointment over the Ontario government’s proposal to more than double the Province’s aviation fuel tax. The fuel tax already cos... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: delivering aviation sustainability through unity of purpose
Geneva, Switzerland - Tony Tyler at the "7th Air Transport Action Group Environmental Summit"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on all aviation stakeholders to stay focused and unified to deliver a vision for a sustainable aviation future. Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director G... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. EASA and IATA reach agreement on information sharing
Cologne, Germany - And joint analysis of trends in this sector
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an agreement on sharing of safety information and joint analysis of safety trends. These analyses... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA urges Venezuela to release USD 3.9 billion in airline funds
Miami, Usa - The Association called on the local Government to honor its commitment made in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Venezuelan government urgently to honor its commitment made in March to permit the repatriation of $3.9 billion of airline funds at fair... more
Civil aviationAirbus Corporate Foundation: JetBlue A-321 airplane transported aid to Haiti
Hamburg, Germany - Transported medicine, sheets, blankets and toys
The Airbus Corporate Foundation and its partners JetBlue and Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen/Wings of Help (LOG) have transported 10 tonnes of medical supplies, blankets, sheets and toys from Hamburg, Germany to... more
Civil aviationIacobucci HF "Sintesis" lightweight trolley line: setting new standards in the aircraft market
Frosinone, Italy - The industry unveils First and Business class seats, "Venezia" and "Rome"
Iacobucci HF Aerospace displayed last week (April 8-10) at "AIX 2014" in Hamburg its "SINTESIS". After an intensive period of research and tests, the Italian manufacturer presented its latest Lightweight... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and noise. ACI Europe and AEA: air transport partners welcome latest development in EU rules
Brussels, Belgium - The declarations of the two associations
Today, the European Parliament adopted a new regulation on the establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at European airports. Airlines... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Ruling against Emirates' Milan-New York flights, the company might appeal
Rome, Italy - Assaereo and Delta Air Lines expressed their satisfaction
Yesterday, Thursday 10 April 2014, an administrative court in Rome accepted the complaint presented against the authorization granted to Emirates to connect with a direct flight Milan-Malpensa with New... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Milan airports: tomorrow (Friday 11 April) strike of Sea and Sea Handling workers
Milan, Italy - Industrial action from 1 to 5 pm
Possible disruption tomorrow, Friday 11 April 2014, for passengers who will have to depart from Milan's Malpensa and Linate airports, because of the strike which was called by all the unions which represent... more
Civil aviationAEA airlines offer 10 million more seats this Summer
Brussels, Belgium - Based on its research, the largest expansion areas are Eastern Europe and Central/South America
During the summer season that started this month and lasts till the end of October, the member airlines of the Association of European Airlines will offer 5.5 million additional seats on intra-European... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata hosts first cabin operations Safety Conference
Geneva, Switzerland - Planned in May (20-22) in Madrid, Spain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the first Cabin Operations Safety Conference, 20-22 May 2014 in Madrid, Spain. "Cabin operations safety is an integral part of our overall commitment... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: support Gulf success with regional cooperation and global standards
Abu Dhabi, EAU - Tony Tyler at the "Global Aerospace Summit"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for regional cooperation and global standards to support the continued success of aviation in the Gulf area. Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: solid demand for air travel continues
Geneva, Switzerland - Tony Tyler: “People are flying"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing demand growth of 5.4% compared to February 2013. Although this represented a slowdown... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: making a safe industry even safer
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Tony Tyler made the call during the "OPS Conference"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments and industry to focus on partnerships, data analysis and runway safety in the ongoing quest to make flying even safer. IATA’s D... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: "Charting a successful future for Latin America"
Santiago, Chile - Taxes and charges, infrastructure and regulation the priorities on which to work
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Latin America and the Caribbean region (Latin America) to take full advantage of the connectivity provided by aviation in order to... more
Civil aviationAEA condemns the EP Environment Committee's rejection of the deal on aviation ETS
Brussels, Belgium - The deal was reached on 4 March after intense negotiations
This afternoon, the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee of the European Parliament (EP) rejected the provisional trilogue agreement on how to amend the scope of the EU Emissions... more
Civil aviationAviation emissions: Environment MEPs reject informal deal with EU Ministers
Brussels, Belgium - The Committee rejected this deal by 29 votes to 29, with no abstentions
Draft plans to exempt intercontinental flights' greenhouse gas emissions from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) until the start of 2017 were rejected by Environment Committee MEPs on Wednesday, even... more
Civil aviationSingapore Airlines is the first company authorized to operate its A-380 aircraft in India
New Delhi, India - At moment just four airports in the country can handle the "Giant of the skies"
Singapore Airlines is set to become the first company to operate the A-380 aircraft in the Indian airports, since it received th approval by local authorities: "There were minor changes required to the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Flights cancelled in the UK due to fog
London, United Kingdom - Worst disruption reported at London-City Airport
Today, Thursday 14 March 2014, a thick fog is affecting the United Kingdom, causing disruption in the air transport sector, with flights cancelled and delays in several airports of the country. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. High Court stops strike at Dublin Airport
Dublin, Ireland - DAA had asked SIPTU union to review its decision
The Irish High Court issued an injunction in order to stop the employees of Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports from going on strike on Friday 14 March, the first day of Saint Patrick's weekend, an initiative... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. AEA and "SES": one more step towards the "Single European Sky"
Brussels, Belgium - The Association of European Airlines warmly welcomes this development
Today, 12th March, the European Parliament in full session adopted the report of its Transport and Tourism Committee, drafted by Rapporteur Marian-Jean Marinescu MEP, on the "Single European Sky II+" programme... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Volcano spews ash in Kamchatka, "Orange" warning for aviation
Petropavlovsk-Kamcha, Russia - No risk posed for the local population
The ash emission of a volcano in the region of Kamchatka might caus some disruption in the air transport sector in Russia. Karymsky, a volcano which has ben almost constantly active since since January... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: industry on track for second year of improving profits
Geneva, Switzerland - Rising fuel costs largely offset by increased demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the airline industry remains on track to deliver a second consecutive year of improved profitability. This is despite a slight downward... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Several Arab countries might revoke Qatar's overflight rights
Doha, Qatar - Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates angry for Doha's support to the Muslim Brotherhood
A diplomatic crisis among several countries of the Persian Gulf region might cause the revocation of overflight rights for Qatari companies: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates are angry for... more
Civil aviationSriLankan Airlines to join oneworld on 1 May
Rome, Italy - First carrier from Indian subcontinent to enter any global alliance
SriLankan Airlines will become a full member of oneworld, offering the alliance’s complete range of services and benefits with effect from Thursday 1 May 2014 –as the first carrier from the Indian sub... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport strike: DAA wants an injunction against the union
Dublin, Ireland - "We had no choice but to take this step", the hub's management firm explained
Dublin Airport Authority, the operator of the Irsh capital's main hub, is seeking an injunction against SIPTU union, in order to try to block the strike of its employees (in addition to the ones of Aer... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strong start for passenger demand in 2014
Geneva, Switzerland - January capacity increased 6.7%, load factor up 0.9 percentage points to 78.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January showing a strong increase in demand. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 8.0% compared... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport's strike: the Irish government intervenes
Dublin, Ireland - "I really don’t think there is anything to be achieved by this", the Transport Minister commented
The Irish government is intervening in order to try to stop the strike of the employees Aer Lingus and of the Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports, which was called by union SIPTU on March 14, that is to... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian Enac: list of the ensured flights for the strike of next Friday March 7
Rome, Italy - By the workers of the airports and satellite activities for 24 hours
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, communicates the list of the flights ensured next Friday, on March 7 in the occasion of the 24 hour general strike that will involve airport workers, and its... more
Civil aviationFAA proposed civil penalty against Utah-based Whirlybird Helicopters
Washington, Usa - For $55,125
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $55,125 civil penalty against Whirlybird Helicopters, LLC of Ogden, Utah, for allegedly violating DOT’s dru... more
Civil aviationUnited States: thousands of aircraft grounded due to bad weather
Washington, USA - The worst problems are reported at Washington's "Reagan" Airport
Disruption again in air transport in the United States because of the bad weather conditions, which are creating big troubles in the airports of the country, with aircraft grounded especially in the North-East... more
Civil aviationFAA: improvements of safety measures arriving for Boeing 737 aircraft?
Washington, USA - The aerospace company communicates it is "Working closely with the agency"
On Monday 3 March 2014 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States will ask for improvements of safety measures on board of the Boeing 737 aircraft, according to a report released during... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Florian Guillermet appointed Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking
Brussels, Belgium - "I am extremely honoured to have been chosen to steer the programme"
The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) announced that Florian Guillermet, Deputy Executive Director of the SJU, has been selected for the position of Executive Director. Florian’s appointment comes at a time w... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Indra Systems manage the air traffic in eight regions of China
Rome, Italy - The company has completed the implementation of the Chengdu and Xian air control centres
Indra has successfully completed the implementation the Chengdu and Xian air control centres in China that manage the air traffic in the upper airspace of more than eight regions in the country for a total... more
Civil aviationAEA: new guidelines on State aid fall short of desidered objectives
Brussels, Belgium - Announced by the European Commission last week
The Association of European Airlines warns that the new guidelines on State Aid for airports and airlines, announced by the European Commission last week, open the door to misuse of public resources. It... more